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Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1904

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Vitality claims for Pettingill Kidney-Wort Tablets in 1904 ad

Brooklyn reader Frances A. Gentry reports lasting relief from general debility and liver troubles after using Dr Pettingill's Kidney-Wort Tablets. The ad vows kidney focused restoration of vitality, offers free advice from the Consultation Department, and urges trying a bottle with risk outlined.

Dr. Pettingill Brooklyn N. Y Francis A. Gentry Bedford Ave Pettingill

Washington wedding anniversary at Green Lodge event

The 20th anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. George F. Washburn was celebrated at Green Lodge Westwood with elaborate electric lighting flowers and decor. Guests arrived by special trains and barges while the Dickenson Orchestra and other performers provided music. Governor Bates and many notable figures attended as hosts and guests, with numerous gifts presented to the couple.

George F. Washburn Green Lodge Westwood Boston Charles E. Davidson Medford Albert Z. Washburn Malden Wilbur S. Griffin Fred Farnsworth Walter Rogers Charles W. Farnsworth Chelsea Alden Washburn Winnifred Washburn Albert Davidson Mrs. Washburn Dedham Pottery Franklin Hamilton

Martial Law in Colorado Spreads Amid Miners Turmoil

Martial law is in effect in San Miguel and Las Animas counties as miners’ troubles escalate. Governor Peabody ordered 300 more soldiers to Telluride. District commander Captain Bulkely Wells warned that expelled union miners attempting to return would be met with firm action. In Trinidad, delegates of the Coal Miners' Union of southern Colorado met to discuss resuming work under terms in place when the strike began last fall.

Denver Col San Miguel Las Animas Peabody Bell Telluride Bulkely Wells Trinidad Coal Miners’ Union of Southern Colorado

Solitary Cells Full at Charlestown Prison

Dr. George W. Galvin warns that Charlestown state prison solitary confinement is full. He cites the case of Smith, subjected to perpetual isolation after speaking to Governor Crane during 1901 visits. Galvin launches a habeas corpus suit and appeals for funds to cover legal costs to challenge the treatment and publicize the plight of prisoners in solitary.

Charlestown Bridgewater Galvin Crane Smith Conlin George W. Galvin Charlestown State Prison Massachusetts

Bates Dines Gen Chaffee Luncheon at University Club

Governor Bates hosted a 1 o'clock luncheon at the University Club honoring Lieutenant General Adna R. Chaffee chief of staff U S A Rear Admiral John C Watson U S N and Rear Admiral Casper F Goodrich U S N with a long list of state and city officials and prominent local business leaders in attendance including Lieutenant Governor Guild ex Governor Crane and various Senate and House leaders along with judges and editors of Boston papers.

Bates University Club Adna R. Chaffee John C. Watson U.S. N Casper F. Goodrich U. S Guild James H. Doyle Boston Winthrop Murray Crane George H. Lyman EK. R. Champlin George R. Jones Senate Louis A. Frothingham House Olin Bradford Parker Henry E. Turner George A. Hibbard J. J. McCarthy William H. Dyer John ©. Kennedy George B. Billings James B. Reynolds Dalton Whitney Blood Brigham Carpenter Louis M. Hammond Boston Transcript John H. Fahey Boston Traveler H. J. Taft Boston Journal

Governors Bates and Leonard Attend East Boston Supper

Governor John L Bates and the Rev Joel M Leonard were guests at the sixth annual Ladies Aid Society supper at Meridian Street Church East Boston. About 500 Methodists dined as speeches were delivered by Gov Bates Rev Leonard several pastors and ex mayor Geo H Carter. Mrs Lillian Bates Carter served as toastmaster and Rev L J Bates received a rocking chair gift from the society amid the gathering.

John L. Bates Joel M. Leonard Ladies’ Aid Society Meridian Street Church East Boston Gov. Bates Joel Leonard L. A. Neiss H. A. Manchester F. W. Sprague Geo. H. Spencer James CC. Young Geo. H. Carter Chelsea Lillian Bates Carter L. 3 B. Bates

Chelsea Labor Union Threat to Make Chelsea Day

The Chelsea Central Labor Union announced plans to influence the next election to make Chelsea “ary” and urged union labor for all existing saloon work. They endorsed Boston bottlers, drivers, waiters, bartenders, and electricians unions and resolved to address legislators urging direct legislation bills.

Chelsea Central Labor Union Chelsea Labo Boston Electricians’ Union

Stationary Engineers Hold Boston Reunion at Paine Hall

About 500 members and friends attended the annual reunion of the Boston chapter of the National Association of Stationary Engineers at Paine Memorial Hall on Appleton Street. Speeches were given by P. H. Hogan national president C. F national vice president T. N. Kelsey state deputy W. F. Blodgett state association president and A. S Smith national educational committee chair. W. W. McLean led the reception.

Boston National Association of Stationary Engineers Paine Memorial Hall Appleton Street P. H. Hogan C. F T. N. Kelsey Spe Cration W. F. Blodgett State Association A. 8 S. Smith National Educational Committee W. W. McLean

Entries for Boston Horse Show Closing Reminder

Horsemen and intending exhibitors are reminded that the final closing of entries for the Boston horse show will take place at midnight tomorrow.

Boston

Mrs Gardner to reopen palace at Fenway Court in April

Mrs John L Gardner will open the palace at Fenway Court for public days again, adding five days in April after the earlier set. The new dates run from Tuesday April 12 for five days, with visiting hours 12 to 3 according to prior schedule.

Mrs. Gardner Fenway Court John L. Gardner Palace

Linehan Faces Off With Sheriff Seavey at Hearing

Sheriff Seavey of Suffolk County and Rep. Frank J. Linehan, Boston, clashed at a hearing on election laws. Linehan argued to allow nominations for sheriff in Suffolk by caucus rather than convention. Seavey said the dispute was personal over a jail contract. Linehan called it a lie. Senator McKinley halted personal remarks.

Seavey Suffolk County Frank J. Linehan Boston Committee On Election Laws Linehan Suffolk

Lineup of the Leaders in Hearst and Olney Delegates

A list of Hearst and Olney leaders in Massachusetts taking prominent roles in the race for delegates to the St Louis convention. Names include Hearst figures George Wred Wilbur Drinkwater Curran Feeney Moran Lewis O Gara Doyle Twerager Watson Coulthurst Harrington Murray Dean Drinkwater Folan Walsh Conners Doherty Davis Gerry Brown Davenport and Olney figures Patrick Collins Gaston Quincy Douglas Carroll O Neill Hamlin Sullivan Matthews Flaherty Corcoran Fitzgerald Burnett Thayer Crosby Fitzgerald Donovan Lee Lomasney Gargan Kelcher McNary and others.

Olney Hearst Massachusetts St. Louis George Wred Wilbur A. C. Drinkwater Frank FP. Curran John P. Feeney John B. Moran Charles D. Lewis John O'Gara James H. Doyle Philly Twerager James A. Watson John A. Coulthurst Arthur Harrington William F. Murray Charles A. Dean Horace Drinkwater James M. Folan Stephen M. Walsh W. P. Conners Philip J. Doherty Thomas L. Davis Gerry Brown W. A. Davenport Patrick A. Collins William A. Gaston Josiah Quincy William L. Douglas James B. Carroll Joseph H. O'Neil Charles 8

Drill medals awarded to Golden Miller and Buck

The 10th annual prize drill of the non coms of Company A Fifth Regiment was held last evening at the Charlestown armory with 52 entries. Medal recipients were Sergeant David Golden of Newton. Corporal G. E. Miller of Stoneham. and Sergeant W. L. Buck, all from Company C Fifth Regiment. Drill officers were Captain Smith and Lieutenants Bray and Wilson.

Charlestown David Golden Newton G. E. Miller Stoneham W. L. Buck Smith Bray Wilson

Cunard Line to Fit New Steamers with Turbines

London March 24 The Cunard Line directors officially confirmed plans to outfit the forthcoming steamers under British government agreement with turbine engines.

Cunard Line London

Fitzgerald Talks to Mosquito Yacht Club Reminiscences

The Hon. John F. Fitzgerald spoke on Reminiscences of Men I Have Met at the Capitol before 500 people at the Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club in South Boston last night. Prominent attendees included John B. Martin Daniel MecIsaac and ex-Representative John J. Toomey.

Capitol John F. Fitzgerald Mosquito Fleet Yacht Club South Boston John B. Martin Daniel MecIsaac John J. Toomey

Granite City Club Holds Annual Banquet at United States Hotel

The Granite City Club held its annual banquet last night at the United States Hotel with 125 covers. President Fred G. Jones presided as toastmaster while invited guests included Charles H. Winslow Charles Porter Benjamin Jones and James H. Lovering, each delivering an address.

Granite City Club United States Hotel Fred G. Jones Charles H. Winslow Charles Porter Benjamin Jones James H. Lovering

Law School Class of 1905 Banquet Held at Revere House

The second annual banquet of Boston University Law School Class of 1905 was held last night at the Revere House with over 100 attendees. Charles L. Newton acted as toastmaster. Speakers included Dean Melville M. Bigelow, George E. Gardner, Matt T. Abbott, Thomas J. Emery and John J. Cosgrove.

Boston University Law School Revere House Charles L. Newton Dean Melville M. Bigelow George E. Gardner Matt T. Abbott Thomas J. Emery John J. Cosgrove

Carpenters in Harmony Now Work Agreement Sought

At a special Carpenters' District Council meeting the Woodworkers' District Council submitted a request for a working agreement to govern subordinate affiliations. The council welcomed the proposal as a way to dispel past discord. A committee representing the Brotherhood and Amalgamated was appointed to adjust grievances. Members are Daniel H. Deegan P. A. Morley James T. Campbell J. H. Mc Donald N. T. Perry D. Gallagher and J. F. Medland.

Carpenters’ District Council Woodworkers’ District Council Coroneters' Council Daniel H. Deegan P. A. Morley James T. Campbell J. H. McDonald N. T. Perry D. Gallagher J. F. Medland

Women tailors strike for equal pay and hours

Women employees at George Bradley's shop 47 Boylston street protest nine hour workdays while men in similar work are paid for eight hours A. A. Browstein voices solidarity at the Ladies' Tailors and Dressmakers Union meeting Efforts to settle continue and ten men and eight women are involved in the strike lasting likely a day or two.

George Bradley Boylston Street A. A. Browstein Ladies’ Tailors’ and Dressmakers’ Union 36

Boston union declines affiliation with national alliance

Boston Building Laborers district council votes unanimously to not affiliate with the National Structural Building Trades Alliance. Unions report solid work and good business prospects as master builders agreement holds until July 1. Business Agent James Galvin notes nearly all members are at work and benefits of affiliation are not evident.

Boston Building Laborers’ District Council National Structural Building Trades Alliance Master Builders’ Association Structural Alliance James Galvin

Engineers Oppose Politics and Strikes in Boston Meeting

A Boston union gathering of the National Association of Stationary Engineers drew 525 at Paine Memorial Hall. International president P. H. Hogan warned against political or religious controversies and any strikes. Speakers included W. R. F. Whalen and others detailing union progress and achievements.

Boston National Association of Stationary Engineers Paine Memorial Hall P. H. Hogan W. R. F. Whalen Boston Engineers Union 16 W. W. McLean C. F. Hart T. N. Kelsey W. F. Blodgett W. J. Donovan A. S. Smith C. L. Page J. H. O'Neil

Labor unions announce wage efforts and lectures across Boston area

J F Devine of Roxbury Carpenters Union 67 is named special agent to push a 3 a day for 8 hours in Milton Mattapan and Somerville. Various unions plan lectures, elections and alliances including Machinists, Tailors and Strippers. A drivers union forms with meetings at Wells Memorial and 177 Huntington Ave.

J. F. Devine Roxbury Carpenters’ Union 67 Boston Carpenters’ District Council Milton Mattapan Somera Unity Lodge of Machinists George A. Tracy John Martin Cigar Factory Strippers’ Union Boston Lodge of Machinists Charles R. Sterling Navy Yard and Arsenal District International Boston Central Labor Union Boston Tailoring Company Horseshoers F. A. Kennedy National Biscuit Company Springfield James R. Crozier A. F. of Driscoll Wells Memorial Building Washington Street Wharf and Carpenters’ District Council Boston Machinists’ Lodge 204 Wives and Daughters of Tennis D. Driscoll Anna Bowen Huntington Avenue

Dance Prize Fight Foiled by Boston Police

Prize fight intrigue in Boston ends before it begins as officers from division 3 halt masked entrants in evening dress using dance tickets as a blind. Alleged principals Matty Baldwin and Billy Rice are stopped prior to their bout at the North End venue.

Boston North End Division 3 Matty Baldwin Billy Rice

Get My Book if Sick Dont Send a Penny

A bold promotional pitch for Dr Shoop s Restorative promises a risk free trial. The writer claims high cure rates and urges readers to order books detailing remedies for dyspepsia heart kidneys women and rheumatism with a money back guarantee and druggist availability.

Dr. Shoop

Calls Bates Plan Ridiculous in Agriculture Board Fight

William R. Sessions, former secretary of the State Board of Agriculture, called Governor Bates proposed reorganization “perfectly ridiculous” and urged the board be kept as an advisory body. He warned against appointing politicized commissioners and said farmers would prefer the governor drop the board entirely. President H. H. Goodell and others criticized the bill’s inconsistency and power to appoint, while Ex-Senator Morse argued politics could be present either way.

William R. Sessions State Board of Agriculture Bates Mr. Sessions H. H. Goodell the Agricultural College Goodell Henry T. Fernald Stockwell Board of Agriculture State House Morse Commonwealth

Koch Lung Cure Claims Asthma and Consumption Victory

Dr Edward Koch a renowned lung specialist asserts a cure for consumption and asthma via his method. He reports numerous recoveries even in severely damaged lungs, with a Boston office at 361 Boylston Street where he personally treats patients using a lung-targeted medicine.

Edward Koch Koch Boston Boylston Street

Discuss School Politics Plan in Chicago Schools

Contemporary debate on organizing schools into miniature national state and municipal governments. Mrs. Duff supports practical political education, John Casey backs teaching government, Dr. D. Harkins opposes, Louis Sonnabend argues early political education benefits future leaders.

Duff Chicago School Board John Casey D. Harkins Louis Sonnabend

Brandeis to Speak on Public Franchise Rights

Louis D. Brandeis will speak next Wednesday at 8 PM at the Citizens' Trade Association Hall in Cambridge. The topic is The Legal Rights of Public Franchise Companies in Our Streets covering street railways and utilities such as telegraph, telephone, gas and electric light.

Paw- Paw Paw-Paw Munyon Louis D. Brandeis Citizens’ Trade Association Hall Cambridge

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY CLAIMS LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE

An old ad promises a one day cold cure using Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee from the manufacturer. The text includes a signature and states a price of 25 cents.

Greene E. W.rove

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